Special Mother's Day Promotion

To be honest, I don't like sharing personal information about myself or my family, so this is a little awkward. I've written, rewritten, and edited this post more times than I care to admit. I want it to be perfect. To express what's in my mind and in my heart. I hope you will bear with me over the next few paragraphs while I try to poetically explain the million thoughts and emotions that are going on in my head as I write this.

I have known since May 2011 that I was going to do this promotion. I have thought about it hours on end since then.

The month of May holds a special place in my heart. It's a time to celebrate being a mother. And, for me, it's also a time to celebrate the birth and the life of my third peanut. For those that have followed Petite Peanut, you may remember that I was closed for a few months last Summer.  Mother's Day weekend 2011 I was honored to become a mother for the third time to a special little boy, Baby Clayton.

Baby C and I in the NICU

All children are special and are gifts from God. Baby Clayton truly is a special child of God and not a day goes by that I am not grateful to be his mother. My Baby Clayton has Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects his whole body's function (for more information please visit: http://www.williams-syndrome.org/). Occasionally I have to close Petite Peanut so that I can tend to his ongoing medical needs. My little superhero has a team of 20 doctors, specialists, and therapists, has undergone 7 surgeries, and averages 7 doctor's appointments each week. We struggle through milestones, but we rejoice in the small things. 

At a year old, Clayton is currently learning to hold up his head and learning to roll over. He does not know how to swallow and is fed through a G-tube (my kids think it's cool and they want one too) in his stomach. He's getting a cool Porsche of a wheelchair in 2 weeks and he's going to be rockin' it in some super style (nothing less for my peanuts)! It's a long road but we are enjoying the journey, the opportunity to learn, and to grow as a family.

On Friday 5/4/12 through Monday 5/7/12 (Clayton's birthday)- 100% of sales, yes 100 PERCENT, will be donated to the University of Nevada Research Center. UNRC specializes in ongoing research for many disorders and syndromes, including Williams Syndrome. I am also extending a 15% discount for all items in my shop during this promotion with the code "SUPERHERO" at the time of checkout.

Clayton has taught me to be a better mom and a better person. My hope is that this promotion will give other children, families and mothers, the opportunity to get answers and the necessary medical help they need. I am honored to run a promotion to celebrate motherhood and all that comes with it. It's not easy. But it's worth it.

I hope you will consider making a purchase or donation during this special promotion and sharing it with your friends and family. 

4k Fan Celebration

It's a great time to stock up and start the new year in style!

I promised I would start the new year with a BANG if I reached 4,000 followers by 1/1/12. YOU helped me get there, and much sooner than I expected. Thank you!

In celebration of reaching 4,000 followers I am offering a very special deal for Friday the 13th (no it's not a hoax!). From 12am to 12pm PST, I will be offering a 20% discount to all that use the code "CELEBRATION" at the time of checkout.

Not enough you say??? In addition to the discount --- EVERY item purchased on 1/13/12 will be entered into a drawing to win their entire order for FREE! Yes, you got it- purchase something with the awesome discount, and each item purchased will give you a chance to win your entire order for FREE! So, if you have 4 items in one transaction you get 4 chances to win that ENTIRE order (all 4 items) for free!

Winner will be chosen by random.org based on sequentially assigned numbers to each item purchased.

It's time to get your SHOP. ON!

I can only imagine what's in store when we reach 5,000 followers! It's not too far away- so keep spreading the word.

3K Giveaway Winner

Are You ready??? Drum Roll.....

Congratulations to comment #16 (generated by random.org):

"Stephanie Horton - I absolutely love your headbands and tutus! $100 would by my sweet little girl a bunch of them!"

Well, Stephanie.....your little girl is going to be thrilled!

Thanks to everyone for playing. Stay tuned and continue to share Petite Peanut with your friends and family and we'll have a giveaway at the next big milestone.

3k Giveaway!

So. Much. Fun. Stuff. To. Be. Had.  

Well, it's about time that I get back to the blog world.... It's only been over a year since I started this blog to record all things Petite Peanut.... but life, and business got CRAZY busy!

What better way to re-start than with a BIG giveaway?? 

My first caveat is that I am NOT a writer. I am a creator of pretty things. Some find this to be funny considering I have degrees in Construction Management, Information systems (yes I'm a computer nerd) and Architectural Drafting. But, don't get me wrong I am still a girly-girl, love to dress up, and LOVE (though I don't know if that is a strong enough word) accessories. This is probably why business has been crazy.... I love to create pretty things and just can't stop (insert me chuckling)... it's "kind of" an addiction. 

This so-called "addiction" has led Petite Peanut to 3,000 Facebook followers in just under a year's time. WOW! When I started I didn't ever think it would be as big as it is today. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE it, I just never could have imagined. 

To celebrate you, my fantastic followers, I am hosting my first ever giveaway! 

I have so many favorite Petite Peanut items I can't pick just one for the giveaway.... so one lucky winner is going to receive $100 to my store. What would you pick??

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

RULES: 

1. Leave a comment with your name/business and email address on this blog post (this gives you one entry) 

2. You must "like" Petite Peanut on Facebook - this is a requirement (and I will verify) 

3. If you purchase something from my store between 10/21 - 10/24 please leave an additional comment, with your order # (this gives you a second entry into the giveaway)

IMPORTANT - when you comment on the BLOG you MUST leave your Name/Business name & Email address – When the winner is randomly selected I will use that information to contact you, if your information is missing I will draw another winner! 

The WINNER will be chosen at random at Midnight on October 24rd. 

Legal Note: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to Petite Peanut and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used to notify promotion winners.

Petite Peanut Boutique provides unique and high quality products for the growing fashionista in your little ones. Children grow quickly, but Petite Peanut's products are designed to grow with your child for years to come.

As I always say, "There is no such things as too many accessories!"

All items come from a smoke free, pet free environment.

Petite Peanut products are now

available on Etsy!

To shop please visit:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/petitepeanut